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Patented Aug. 7, 1962 3,048,517 2-NITROALKYL PHQSPHOROTHIOATES John P.Chupp, Kirkwood, Mo., assignor to Monsanto Chemical Company, St. Louis,Mo., a corporation of Delaware No Drawing. Filed May 12, 1960, Ser. No.28,518 3 Claims. (Cl. 167-22) This invention relates to nematocidalcompositions containing phosphorothioates as an active ingredient.

The phosphorothioates are 2-nitroalkyl phosphorothioates and can berepresented by the structure P X! R/! wherein R and R are like or unlikelower alkyl radicals (i.e. alkyl radicals containing from 1 to carbonatoms such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, amyl, and the variousisomeric forms thereof) or lower alkoxyalkyl radicals (i.e.Z-methoxye-thyl, 2-(ethoxy) ethyl, 2-(isop-ropoxy)- ethyl,4-methoxybutyl, and like alkoxyalkyl radicals containing not more than 5carbon atoms); wherein X and X are chalkogens of atomic weight less than40 (i.e. sulfur or oxygen) but wherein at least one of X and X issulfur; and wherein R" is a Z-nitroalkyl radical containing from 2 to 6carbon atoms, e.g. 2-nitroethyl, l-methyl- Z-nitroethyl, Z-nitropropyl,Z-nitrobutyl, Z-nitroisobutyl, 2-nitro-t.butyl, 2-nitroisoamyl,2-nitro2-methylbutyl, 2- nitroisohexyl, etc. It is preferred to that Rand R be alkyl radicals containing not more than 2 carbon atoms (i.e.methyl or ethyl), that X be sulfur and that R" be a 2-nitroalkyl radicalcontaining from 3 to 5 carbon atoms. The S-(Z-nitroalkyl)phosphorothioates of this inven tion can be prepared by reacting amono-halogen substituted alkane having a nitro substituent on the carbonatom adjacent that having the halogen substituent, said halogen havingan atomic number above 9 but not higher than 35 (i.e. chlorine orbromine) and said substituted alkane containing from 2 to 6 carbonatoms, with a substantially equimolar amount of a salt (i.e. ammonium oralkali metal such as sodium, potassium or lithium) of a phosphorothioicacid of the structure ROX wherein R, R and X have the aforedescribedsignificance in the presence of an inert organic liquid or solvent (e.g.benzene, toluene, xylene, acetone, butanone, dioxane, carbontetrachloride, etc.). While a wide range of reaction temperatures can beemployed provided the system is fluid (i.e. a temperature above thefreezing point of the system up to and including the boiling point ofthe system) it is preferred to employ a reaction temperature in therange of 20 C. to 120 C.

The O-(Z-nitroalkyl) phosphorothioates of this invention can be preparedby reacting a mono-hydroxy alkane having a nitro substituent on thecarbon atom adjacent that having the hydroxy substituent, saidsubstituted alkane containing from 2 to 6 carbon atoms, with a substantially equimolar amount of an acid halide of the structure R0 S \HPha1ogen wherein R and R have the aforedescribed significance andwherein halogen means a halogen having an atomic number above 9 but nothigher than 35 (i.e. chlorine or bromine) in the presence of a hydrogenhalide scavenging agent (e.g. sodium carbonate, triethylamine,tributylamine, dimethylaniline, lutidine, pyridine, etc.) in an amountsuflicient to absorb the hydrogen halide by-prodnet and an inert organicliquid or solvent (e.g. benzene, toluene, Xylene, acetone, butanone,dioxane, etc). While a wide range of reaction temperatures can beemployed provided the system is fluid (i.e. a temperature above thefreezing point of the system up to and including the boiling point ofthe system) it is preferred to employ a reaction temperature in therange of 20 C. to 120 C.

As illustrative of the phosphorothioates of this invention is thefollowing:

S-(Z-nitroethyl) 0,0-dimethyl phosphorodithioate O-(Z-nitroethyl)0,0-dimethyl phosphorothioate S-(1-methyl-2-nitroethyl) 0,0-dimethylphosphorodithioate S-(Z-nitropropyl) 0,0-dimethyl phosphorodithioateS-(2-nitrot.buty1) 0,0-dimethyl phosphorodithioate S-(Z-nitropropyl)0,0-diethyl phosphorothioate O-(Z-nitropropyl) 0,0-diethylphosphorothioate S-(2nitro-t.buty-l) 0,0-diethyl phosphorothioateS-(Z-nitrobutyl) 0,0-diethyl phosphorothioate S-(Z-nitrobutyl)0,0-diethyl phosphorodithioate S-(Z-nitroisobutyl) 0,0-dimethylphosphorodithioate O-(Z-nitroisobuoyl O,O-diethyl phosphorothioateS-(2-nitropropyl) 0,0-diisopropyl phosphorothioate S-(Z-nitropropyl)0,0-dibutyl phosphorodithioate S-(2-nitroethyl) 0,0-diisoarnylphosphorodithioate S-(2-nitro-2-methylbutyl) 0,0-diethylphosphorodi-thioate S-(Z-nitroisohexyl) 0,0-diethyl phosphorodithioateAs illustrative of the preparation of the phosphorothioates of thisinvention is the following:

To a suitable reaction vessel equipped with a thermometer, agitator andreflux condenser is charged approximately 32 parts by weight of acetone,approximately 36.6 parts by weight (0.18 mole) of ammonium 0,0-diethylphosphorodithioate and approximately 21.0 parts by weight (0.17 mole) of2-chloro-1-nitropropane. The mass is then heated at reflux for 4 hours.The acetone is then distilled oil by heating to a pot temperature of C.The residue is then cooled to room temperature, quenched with Water andthen extracted with benzene. The benzene solution is then Washed firstwith 5% aqueous sodium carbonate and then with water. The so- Washedorganic solution is then subjected to vacuum distillation to remove thebenzene. The residue, 44.0 parts by weight of an oil, is S-(l-methyl-Z-nitroethyl) 0,0-diethyl phosphorodithioate which is solublein acetone and ethanol, but insoluble in Water. Analysis: Theory, 11.4%P, 23.5% S, 5.1% N. Found, 11.3% P, 23.7% S 4.8% N.

Example II Employing the same procedure as in Example I but replacingammonium 0,0-'diethyl phosphorodithioate with anequimolar amount ofpotassium 0,0-dimethyl phosphorodithioate there is obtainedS-(l-methyl-2-nitroethyl) 0,0-dimethyl phosphorodithioate, an oil whichis soluble in ethanol but insoluble in water.

Example III Employing the same procedure as in Example I but replacing2-chloro-l-nitropropane with an equimolar amount ofl-chloro-Z-nitropropane there is obtained a 90.0% yield ofS-(Z-nitropropyl) 0,0-diethyl phosphorodithioate an oil which is solublein diethyl ether and chloroform but insoluble in water. Anaylsis:Theory, 23.5% S. Found 23.6% S.

3 Example IV Employling the same procedure as in Example I but replacingammonium 0,0-diethyl phosphorodit-hioate with an equimolar amount ofsodium 0,0-di(2-methoxyethyl) phosphorodithioate there is obtainedS-(l-methyl- Z-nitroethyl) 0,0 -di (Z-methoxyethyl) phosphorodithioate,an oil which is soluble in chloroform but insoluble in water.

Example V Employing the procedure of Example I but replacing2-chloro-1-nitropropane with an equimolar amount of 2-nitroethylchloride there is obtained S-(Z-nitroethyl) 0,0- diethylphosphorodithioate, an oil which is soluble in acetone but insoluble inwater.

Example VI Employing the procedure of Example I but replacing butreplacing ammonium 0,0-diethyl phosphorodithioate with an equimolaramount of potassium 0,0-diethyl phosphorothioate there is obtainedS-(l-methyl-Z-nitroethyl) 0,0diethyl phosphorothioate, an amber oil,which is soluble in ethanol but insoluble in water. Analysis: Theory12.1% P, 12.5% S. Found 11.9% P, 12.2% S.

Example VII To a suitable reaction vessel equipped with a thermometer,agitator and reflux condenser is charged approximately 145 parts byWeight of benzene, approximately 31.6 parts by weight (0.265 mole) of2-nitrobutanol, approximately 50.0 parts by weight (0.265 mole) of0,0-diethyl phosphorochloridothioate, 22.9 parts by weight (0.29 mole)of pyridine, and approximately 0.5 part by Weight of copper powder. Thereaction mass is heated to reflux and refluxed for 7.25 hours. The massis cooled to room temperature and Washed with water, then aqueous sodiumcarbonate and then finally with water. The so-washed organic solution isthen subjected to vacuum distillation to remove the benzene. Theresidue, 42.0 parts by weight of an oil, is O-(Z-ni-trobutyl) O,O-diethyl phosphorothioate which is soluble in acetone and ethyl acetatebut insoluble in water. Analysis: Theory, 11.4% P, 11.8% S. Found, 11.4%P, 12.0% S.

Example VIII Employing the procedure of Example VII but replacingZ-nitrobutanol with an equirnolar amount of 2-nitroethanol there isobtained O-(Z-nitroethyl) 0,0-diethyl phosphorothioate, an oil which issoluble in acetone but insoluble in water.

Example IX Employing the procedure of Example VII but replacing2-nitrobutanol with an equirnolar amount of 2-nitrotbutanol there isobtained O-(2-nitro-t.butyl) 0,0-diethyl phosphorothioate, an oil whichis soluble in acetone but insoluble in water.

Example X Employing the procedure of Example I but replacing 1-chloro-2-nitropropane with an equimol-ar amount of 2-nitro-t.butylchloride there is obtained S-(2-nitro-t.butyl) 0,0-diethylphosphorodithioatc, an oil which is soluble in chloroform but insolublein water.

Example XI Employing the procedure of Example I but replacing1-chloro-2-nit1'opropane with an equimolar amount of 2- nitro-n-pentanylbromide there is obtained S-(Z-nitro-npentanyl) 0,0-diethylphosphorodithioate an oil which is soluble in chloroform but insolublein Water.

Employing the procedure of Example I but replacing2-chloro-1-nitropropane with an equirnolar amount of 1-chloro-3-nitropropane there is obtained S-(3-nitropropyl) 0,0-diethylphosphorodithioate, an oil which is soluble in chloroform, acetone andethanol but insoluble in water.

With respect to the foregoing illustrative processes any inert organicliquid or mixture of inert organic liquids can be used provided at leastone of the reactants is soluble therein. The methods by which thephosphorothioates of this invention are isolated will vary slightly withthe reactants employed and the product produced. Further purification byselective solvent extraction or by absorptive agents such as activatedcarbon or clays can precede the removal of the inert organic liquid orsolvent. Additionally an inert ogranic solvent can be used to and in thepurification by absorptive agents. However, the product is generallysatisfactory for nematocidal purposes Without further purification.

Nematocidal activity of the phospho-rothioates of this invention isdemonstrated by preparing a suspension of the nematode Panagrellusredivivus in water and observing through a microscope the motility ofthe organisms in the presence of 0.1% of the test material. The nematodein aqueous suspension will flex its body at a regular rate and as thetest material takes eifect, the rate of flexing will decrease. In thefollowing table, employing the itemized phosphorothioates, the loss ofmotility of the nematode is set forth.

Although the phosphorothioates of this invention are useful per se incontrolling nematodes, it is preferable that they be supplied to thesoil environment of the nematodes in a dispersed form in a suitableextending agent.

In the instant specification and appended claims it is to be understoodthat the term dispersed is used in its widest possible sense. When it issaid that the phosphorothioates of this invention are dispersed, itmean-s that the particles of the phosphorothioates of this invention maybe molecular in size and held in true solution in a suitable organicsolvent. It means further, that the particles may be colloidal in sizeand distributed throughout a liquid phase in the form of suspensions oremulsions or in the form of particles held in suspension by wettingagents. The term dispersed also means that the particles may be mixedwith and distributed throughout a solid carrier providing a mixture inparticulate form, e.g., pellets, granules, powders, or dust-s.

I? the instant specification and appended claims it is to be understoodthat the expression extending agent includes any and all of thosesubstances in which the phosphorothioates of this invention aredispersed. It includes, therefore, the solvents of a true solution, theliquid phase of suspensions or emulsions, and the solid phase ofparticulate solids, e.g. pellets, granules, dusts and powders.

The exact concentration of the phisphorothioates of this inventionemployed in combatting or controlling nematodes can vary considerablyprovided the required dosage (i.e. toxic or lethal amount) thereof issupplied to the nematodes or to the environment of the nematodes.

. When the extending agent is a liquid or mixture of liquids (esg. as insolutions, suspensions, emulsions et cetera), the concentration of thephosphorothioate employed to supply the desired dosage generally will bein the range of 0.1 to 50 percent by weight. When the extending agent isa solid, the concentration of the phosphorothioate employed to supplythe desired dosage generally will be in the range of 0.1 to 25 percentby weight. From a practical point of view, the manufacturer must supplythe agriculturist with a low-cost concentrate or spray base orparticulate solid base in such form that, by merely mixing with water orsolid extender (e.g. powdered clay or talc) or other low-cost materialavailable to the agriculturist at the point of use, he will have aneasily prepared nematocidal composition. In such a concentratecomposition, the phosphorothioate generally will be present in aconcentration of 5 to 95 percent by weight, the residue being any one ormore of the well-known nematocidal adjuvants, such as the varioussurface-active agents (e.g., detergents, a soap or other emulsifying orwetting agent, surfaceactive clays), solvents, diluents, carrier media,huniectants, and the like.

There are a large number of organic liquids which can be used for thepreparation of solutions, suspensions or emulsions of thephosphorothioates of this invention. For example isopropyl ether,acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, dioxane, cyclohexanone, carbontetrachloride, ethylene dichloride, tetrachloroethane, hexane, heptaneand like higher liquid alkanes, hydrogenated naphthalenes, solventnaphtha, benzene, toluene, xylene, petroleum fractions (eig. thoseboiling almost entirely under 400 F. at atmospheric pressure and havinga flash point above about 80 F., particularly kerosene) mineral oilshaving an unsulfonatable residue above about 80 percent and preferablyabove about 90 percent. In those instances wherein there may be concernabout the phytotoxicity of the organic liquid extending agent a portionof same can be replaced by such low molecular weight aliphatichydrocarbons as dipentene, diisobutylene, propylene trimer, and the likeor suitable polar organic liquids such as the allphatic ethers and thealiphatic ketones containing not more than about carbon atoms asexemplified by acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, idiisobutyl ketone,dioxane, isopropyl ether, and the like. In certain instances, it isadvantageous to employ a mixture of organic liquids as the extendingagent.

The phosphorothioates of this invention are preferably supplied to theenviroment of the nematode pests in the form of emulsions orsuspensions. Emulsions or suspensions are prepared by dispersing thephosphorothioates of this invention either per se or in the form of anorganic solution thereof in water with the aid of a watersolublesurfactant. The term surfactan as employed here and in the appendedclaims is used as in volume II of Schwartz, Perry and Berchs SurfaceActive Agents and Detergents (1958 Interscience Publishers, Inc., NewYork), in place of the expression emulsifying agents, to connotegenerically the various emulsifying agents, dispersing agents, wettingagents and spreading agents that are adapted to be admixed with theactive compounds of this invention in order to secure better wetting andspreading of the active ingredients in the water vehicle or carrier inwhich they are insoluble through lowering the surface tension of thewater (see also, Frear Chemistry of Insecticides, Fungicides andHerbicides, second edition, page 280). These surfactants include thewell-known capillary-active substances which may be anion-active (oranionic), cationactive (or cationic), or non-ionizing (or non-ionic)which are described in detail in volumes I and II of Schwartz, Perry andBerchs Surface Active Agents and Detergents (1958 IntersciencePublishers, Inc., New York), and also in theNovember 1947 issue ofChemical Industries (pages 811-824) in an article entitled SyntheticDetergents by John W. McCutcheon and also in the July, August, Septemberand October 1952 issues of Soap and Sanitary Chemicals under the titleSynthetic Detergents. Ihe disclosures of these articles with respect tosurfactants, i.e. the anion-active, cation-active and non-ionizingcapillary active substances, are incorporated in this specification byreference in order to avoid unnecessary enlargement of thisspecification. The preferred surfactants are the water-soluble anionicsurfaceactive agents and the water soluble non-ionic surfaceactiveagents set forth in US. 2,846,398 (issued August 5, 1958). In general itis preferred that a mixture of water-soluble anionic and water-solublenon-ionic surfactants be employed.

The phosphorothioates of this invention can be dispersed by suitablemethods (e.g. tumbling or grinding), in solid extending agents either oforganic or inorganic nature and supplied to the nematode pestenvironment in particulate form. Such solid materials include, forexample, tricalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, kaolin, bole,kieselguhr, talc, bentonite, fullers earth, pyrophil-- lite,diatomaceous earth, calcined magnesia, volcanic ash, sulfur and the likeinorganic solid materials, and include, for example, such materials oforganic nature as powdered cork, powdered wood, and powdered walnutshells.

. The preferred solid carriers are the adsorbent clays, e.g.

bentonite. These mixtures can be used for nematocidal purposes in thedry form or, by addition of water-soluble surfactants or wetting agentsthe dry particulate solids can be rendered wettable by water so as toobtain stable aqueous dispersions or suspensions suitable for use assprays.

In all of the forms described above the dispersions can be providedready for use in cornbatting nematode pests or they can be provided in aconcentrated form suitable for mixing with or dispersing in otherextending agents. As illustrative of a particularly useful concentrateis an intimate mixture of phosphorothioates of this invention with awater-soluble surfactant which lowers the surface tension of water inthe weight proportions of 0.1 to 15 parts of surfactant with sufficientof the phosphorothioate of this invention to make 100 parts by weight.Such a concentrate is particularly adapted to be made into a spray forcombatting various forms of nematode pests by the addition of waterthereto. As illustrative of such a concentrate is an intimate mixture ofparts by weight of S-(1-methy1-2-nitro-ethyl) 0,0-diethylphosphorodithioate and 5 parts by weight of a water-soluble non-ionicsurfactant such as the polyoxyethylene derivative of sorbitanmonolaurate.

Another useful concentrate adapted to be made into a spray forcombatting nematode pests is a solution (preferably as concentrated aspossible) of a phosphorothioate of this invention in an organic solventtherefor. The said liquid concentrate preferably contains dissolvedtherein a minor amount (erg. 0.5 to 10 percent by weight of the weightof the new nematocidal agent) of a surfactant (or emulsifying agent),which surfactant is also watersoluble. As illustrative of such aconcentrate is a solution of S-(Z-nitrobutyl) 0,0-diethylphosphorothioate in acetone which solution contains dissolved therein aWater-soluble polyoxyethylene glycol non-ionic surfactant and aWater-soluble alkylaryl sulfonate anionic surfactant. 7

Of the surfactants aforementioned in preparing the various emulsifiable,wettable or dispersible compositions or concentrates of this invention,the anionic and non-ionic surfactants are preferred. Of the anionicsurfactants, the particularly preferred are the well-known water-solublealkylaryl sulfonates such as sodium decylbenzene sulfonate and sodiumdodecylbenzene sulfonate. Of the non-ionic surfactants, the particularlypreferred are the water-soluble polyoxyethy'lene derivatives ofalkylphenols (particularly isooctylphenol) and the water-solublepolyoxyethylene derivatives of the mono higher fatty acid esters ofsorbitan.

In all of the various dispersions described hereinbefore for nematocidalpurposes, the active ingredient can be one or more of the compounds ofthis invention. The compounds of this invention can also beadvantageously employed in combination with other pesticides, includingfor example insecticides, fungicides, bactericides, and herbicides. Inthis manner it is possible to obtain mixtures which are effectiveagainst a wide variety of pests and other forms of noxious life.

In controlling or combatting nematode pests the phosphorothioates ofthis invention either per se or compositions comprising same aresupplied to their environment in a lethal or toxic amount. This can bedone by distributing or incorporating the nematocidal agent ornematocidal composition comprising same in the environment or" thenematode, e.g. agricultural soil or other growth media or other mediainfested with the nematode pests in any conventional fashion whichpermits sub-surface contact between the nematode pests and thephosphorothioates of this invention. Such dispersing can be broughtabout by distributing or incorporating sprays or particulate solidcompositions in a soil infested with the nematodes by any of theconventional methods, eg by disking or plowing into or under the surfaceof the field, or strewn into the furrow behind a plowshare andthereafter covering by succeeding furrow slice. Also for sub-surfaceapplication such dispersing can be carried out by spot injecting ordrilling the new insecticidal agent per se or insecticidal spray orparticulate solid compositions comprising same into the infestedenvironment.

As illustrative of other mono-halogen substituted alkane reactantshaving a nitro substituent on the carbon atom adjacent that having thehalogen substituent are 2-brornol-nitropropane, l-bromo-Z-nitropropane(or 2-nitropropyl bromide), Z-nitrobutyl chloride,2-chloro-3-nitrobutane, Z-nitroisoamyl bromide,2-nitro-3-chloroisopentane and 2-nitroisohexyl chloride.

As illustrative of other mono-hydroxy alkane reactants having a nitrosubstituent on the carbon atom adjacent that having the hydroxysubstituent are 2-nitropropanol,

Z-nitro isoamyl alcohol, 2-nitro sec. amyl alcohol and 2-nitro isohexylalcohol.

The phosphorothioates of this invention can also be obtained by reactinga phosphorothioic acid of the structure wherein X, R and R have theaforedescribed significance with a substantially equirnolar amount of amono-nitro substituted mono-olefin containing from 2 to 6, butpreferably 3 to 5 carbon atoms wherein the nitro substituent is attachedto an olefinic carbon e.g. nitroethylene, l-nitropropyl-l-ene,Z-nitropropyl-lene, l-nitrobutyl-l-ene, 2-nitrobutyl-2-ene,2-nitro-3-methylbutyl-Z-ene, 2-nitro-3-methyl-n-amyl-2-ene, etc), in thepresence of an inert organic liquid or solvent (e.g. benzene, toluene,xylene, acetone, butanone, dioxane, etc.). While a Wide range ofreaction temperatures can be employed provided the system is fluid (i.e.a temperature above the freezing point of the system up to and includingthe boiling point of the system) it is preferred to employ a reactiontemperature in the range of C. to 120 C. This reaction can beaccelerated by the use of aliphatic tertiary organic amines (e.g.triethylamine, triisopropylamine, tributylamine, and the like). Anycatalytic amount can be used which amount generally will be in the rangeof 0.2 to 2.0% by weight of the total weight of the reactants. Whendesired a small amount of a polymeriza- To a suitable reaction vesselequipped with a thermometer, agitator and reflux condenser is charged63.4 parts by weight (0.33 mole) of 0,0-diethyl dithiophosphoric acidand 100 parts by weight of benzene. While agitating and maintaining themass at 50 C. is added over a 30 minute period, 38 parts by weight (0.33mole) of 2- nitro-3-methyl-butyl-2-ene. The reaction mass is then heatedwith agitation for 1 hour at C. The reaction mass is then cooled to roomtemperature and is washed first with dilute aqueous sodium carbonate andthen with water. The so-washed organic solution is then subjected tovacuum distillation to remove the benzene and other volatiles. Theresidue, an oil, is S-( 1,1-dirnethy1- 2-nitropropyl) 0,0-diethylphosphorodithioate which is soluble in acetone but insoluble in water.

While this invention has been described with respect to certainembodiments, it is to be understood that it is not so limited and thatvariations and modifications thereof obvious to those skilled in the artcan be made without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.

What is claimed is:

1. The method of destroying parasitic worm life in nematode infestedagricultural soils which comprises contacting the said worm life in thesoil with an amount toxic to same of at least one Z-nitroalkylphosphorothioate of the structure ROX ROS

wherein R and R are alkyl radicals containing not more than two carbonatoms and wherein R" is a 2-nitroalkyl radical containing from 3 to 5carbon atoms.

3. The method of destroying parasitic worm life in nematode infestedagricultural soils which comprises contacting the said worm life in thesoil with an amount toxic to same of S-(l-methyl-Z-nitroethyl)0,0-diethylphosphorodithioate.

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1. THE METHOD OF DESTROYING PARASITIC WORM LIFE IN NEMATODE INFESTEDAGRICULTURAL SOILS WHICH COMPRISES CONTACTING THE SAID WORM LIFE IN THESOIL WITH AN AMOUNT TOXIC TO SAME OF AT LEAST ONE 2-NITROALKYLPHOSPHOROTHIOATE OF THE STRUCTURE